Alice is a typical young woman with ordinary aspirations and ambitions. However, her life takes a drastic turn when she discovers a secret passageway leading to a kingdom that has been eagerly waiting for her return. The people of this kingdom are in dire need of a queen who possesses four unique abilities, and they believe that Alice is the only one who can save them from their current predicament. But Alice is not convinced, and the more she hears the voice urging her to take on the role of queen, the more frightened she becomes. She wonders what will happen if she accepts the responsibility and her powers end up harming the people around her. Will she still be able to fulfill her duty as a queen? And what if she decides not to accept the role - will there be consequences? Despite her doubts, Alice can't help but feel a sense of duty towards the kingdom and its inhabitants. But what happens when she falls in love and discovers a way out of her predicament? Will she choose to continue her normal life, or will she embrace her destiny as the queen of the kingdom? If you're a fan of thrilling fantasy mystery novels, you won't want to miss out on this captivating story of love, duty, and destiny.
"Mum, Dad, I have good news," Alice running into her parent's room without permission. "What is it dear? Alice's mother, Chelsea, asked. Ana just called, she said there is a job opening at her place of work, she submitted my application and I was selected to come for an interview," Alice said. "I thought Ana worked in Texas, has she gotten a job in Georgia?" Chelsea asked. "No she still works in Texas," Alice said. "So what you are saying is that the job opening is in Texas and you will have to move there?" Alice's dad, Darlington, asked.
"Yes dad," Alice said. "No way dear, there is no way I'm allowing you move out, your current job is okay," Darlington said. "Dad you know my current job is really stressful, my senior are a pain in the neck and the pay is not good but if I get this job, I'm sure it will be good, I will be able to help out more with the expenses at home and I will get more exposure, I browsed up the company and it's among the top ten in Texas," Alice said trying to convince her father.
"My dear you are still to young to leave far away from us and you can look for a better job here, I can even help you," Darlington said. "Dad, stop being like this, this job is a good opportunity and you know that, I am turning 25 in my the next four months, I'm no longer a kid, I think i have the right to move out if I want to," Alice said. "My dear, your dad is right, staying alone is not easy," Chelsea said.
"I am not a kid, I can handle myself, you both have kept me locked up in this house for too long, you didn't even let me stay in hostel when i was in college, I had to go to school from home, I'm old enough to know what's best for me," Alice said and stormed out of her parent's bedroom, slamming the door as she went.
When Alice got to her room she called her best friend, Ana. "Sup girl, tell me when are you coming?" Ana asked. "My parents didn't give me their permission," Alice said. "Oh, what will you do now, this job is a good opportunity for you," Ana said. "I know, I'm still moving whether they give me their permission or not," Alice said.
"Are you sure girl, you would be putting a rift between you and your family," Ana said. "I know but I'm done letting them take all the decisions in my life, I will take the job it's good for me," Alice said. "Hmm, okay just let me know when you are coming so I will pick you up at the airport," Ana said. "Okay bye," Alice said and hanged up.
Alice stayed in her room refusing to come out even for dinner, she was angry at her parents, this wasn't the only time they stopped her from doing something because it was far from home and she was tired, she already made up her mind this time, she will go to Texas whether they like it or not.
Alice was woken up early the next day by her parents who wanted to speak with her. "Mum, Dad, we can talk later, I still want to sleep," Alice said covering herself with the duvet. "My dear, let's talk we have something to tell you," Chelsea said. Alice grudgingly sat up, itching her eyes. "What is it, it's so early," Alice said.
"Alice my dear, your dad and I talked we agreed to let you go to Texas, you can take the job offer," Chelsea said. "Really," Alice said widening her eyes in shock. "Yes dear, we are sorry for keeping you locked in this house, we are just scared you won't be able to handle the outside world on your own," Darlington said.
"As you said, you will be twenty-five soon, you are already a young woman and as your parents we shouldn't force all our decisions on you, as your parents we will guide you and lead you on the right path, so my dear you are free to chase after your dreams," Chelsea said. "Mum, Dad, Alice said and hugged her parents.
"I'm sorry for being rude to the both of you yesterday," Alice said. "It's okay my dear," Darlington said patting her head. "So when is the interview?" Chelsea asked. "On Tuesday," Alice said. "Tuesday, you have only three days to left, " Darlington said. "Yes dad," Alice said. "That's so sudden, go freshen up I will help you pack your stuff," Chelsea saidand left the room with Darlington.
"Are you sure we are making the right decision, letting her go out of your protection?" Darlington asked. "I don't know but we can't let our daughter suffer for our past, if the vision come to past the so be it, we can't forever run away from our destiny," Chelsea said. Darlington sighed defeated seeing there is nothing else he can say.
Alice called Ana immediately her parents left the room. "Good morning, how are you doing?" Ana asked. "I have good news," Alice said. "What is it?" Ana asked. "My parents gave their permission to move to Texas, I'm flying to Texas tomorrow," Alice said excitedly. "They did!" Ana exclaimed. "Yes I was also surprised," Alice said.
"That's nice, I'm so happy, we will get to live together for a while and do crazy stuff like we used to do back in college," Ana said. "I miss those too, when I come you will give me a first class tour of the city," Alice said. "I will, I promise but I got to go, I was working on something before you called," Ana said.
"Okay bye," Alice said. "Before entering the plane tomorrow tell me when you will land at Texas so I can come pick you at the airport, Bye," Ana said and hanged up.
After hiding her true identity throughout her three-year marriage to Colton, Allison had committed wholeheartedly, only to find herself neglected and pushed toward divorce. Disheartened, she set out to rediscover her true self-a talented perfumer, the mastermind of a famous intelligence agency, and the heir to a secret hacker network. Realizing his mistakes, Colton expressed his regret. "I know I messed up. Please, give me another chance." Yet, Kellan, a once-disabled tycoon, stood up from his wheelchair, took Allison's hand, and scoffed dismissively, "You think she'll take you back? Dream on."
Corinne devoted three years of her life to her boyfriend, only for it to all go to waste. He saw her as nothing more than a country bumpkin and left her at the altar to be with his true love. After getting jilted, Corinne reclaimed her identity as the granddaughter of the town’s richest man, inherited a billion-dollar fortune, and ultimately rose to the top. But her success attracted the envy of others, and people constantly tried to bring her down. As she dealt with these troublemakers one by one, Mr. Hopkins, notorious for his ruthlessness, stood by and cheered her on. “Way to go, honey!”
After two years of marriage, Sadie was finally pregnant. Filled with hope and joy, she was blindsided when Noah asked for a divorce. During a failed attempt on her life, Sadie found herself lying in a pool of blood, desperately calling Noah to ask him to save her and the baby. But her calls went unanswered. Shattered by his betrayal, she left the country. Time passed, and Sadie was about to be wed for a second time. Noah appeared in a frenzy and fell to his knees. "How dare you marry someone else after bearing my child?"
"There will be no falling in love, we will only act as a loving couple when we are in public, we will share a room to make it believable, but no intimacy, touching is off-limits. We'll only have sex once a month, and that's solely to produce an heir. You won't interfere in my business, and I won't interfere in yours. You will be my wife in every sense and you will not be involved with any other man," he said, arrogance seeping from every word. I watch his mouth move, I'm not ready to fall in love with any man, especially not one as arrogant and egoistic as him. I can handle acting as a loving couple, and as for intimacy once a month. I can agree to that just to satisfy my sexual cravings with no strings attached. "Where can I sign?" I asked since I had nothing to lose. *** Nadine's wedding dreams turned to nightmares when she caught her sister and fiancé cheating! With a secret recording, she's ready for revenge. But then mysterious billionaire Logan West offers a deal: A Contract Marriage to take down her ex's empire. But what Nadine doesn't know is her life is getting complicated as she takes her chance to get revenge or risks everything for a chance at love?"
Sawyer, the world's top arms dealer, stunned everyone by falling for Maren—the worthless girl no one respected. People scoffed. Why chase a useless pretty face? But when powerful elites began gathering around her, jaws dropped. "She's not even married to him yet—already cashing in on his power?" they assumed. Curious eyes dug into Maren's past... only to find she was a scientific genius, a world-renowned medical expert, and heiress to a mafia empire. Later, Sawyer posted online. "My wife treats me like the enemy. Any advice?"
6 years ago, Lydia suffered a brutal betrayal orchestrated by her own husband and step-sister, who drugged her and framed her. In a twist of fate, she ended up having a one-night stand with a stranger. Don't even remember what he looked like. Later, in the throes of death, she discovered the truth about her mother's death all those years ago. In the blink of an eye, she lost everything. 6 years later, Lydia returned with her genius son, vowing to exact revenge on all her enemies! Little did she know, she encountered an incredibly familiar man at the airport! *** The man was briskly pushing open the door to the restroom, heading to the urinal. Even with such a mundane action, he did it with unparalleled elegance and grace. Lydia, following him in a daze, saw his fierce lower body and suddenly snapped back to reality. She let out a high-pitched scream, instinctively covering her eyes with her hands, her cheeks flushed, and stood there stiffly, unsure of what to do. Lambert furrowed his brows slightly but remained calm as he continued to relieve himself. The sound of water hitting the urinal made Lydia's face even redder. She angrily shouted, "You pervert!" Little did Lydia know that Lambert, seeing her in this state, had a flicker of recognition in his eyes. Memories from many years ago flashed through his mind, and his heart couldn't help but stir. It was her!